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DG12 FDJ

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,578 mi
Last recorded126,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2025 126,578 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 115,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 105,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/19 96y Goodyear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,259 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged rear tyres out of shape on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,791 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,420 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,394 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,465 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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DG12 FDJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 FDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG12 FDJ registered?

DG12 FDJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 FDJ safe to buy?

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